The Confused Answer
After reading the title of this post, you probably think that I will be telling you about an answer that is mixed up . . . Read More
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A Few Kinds of Redundancy
Learn to recognize redundancy in your writing Read More
Using “I” in Academic Writing
Should you use "I" in academic writing? An editor offers guidance Read More
Sins of Omission
Writers sometimes ask their readers to understand too much . . . Read More
A Problem with Problematize
Make sure to use problematize correctly Read More
Singular or Plural? Sometimes, It Depends
When each part of a plural subject possesses something individually . . . Read More
Effective Signposting
Get tips on building signposts to help articulate the structure of your argument . . . Read More
Adverbs to Avoid
Adverbs you can easily avoid Read More
Contemporary as a Kind of Janus Word
Reasons to be mindful of the ambiguity of the word contemporary . . . Read More
The Danger of Deploy
Deploy is not a good synonym for use, utilize, or employ Read More